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Genola
Battle Name : Genola
Date(s) : 04 November 1799
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the Second Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for Austrian Forces over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
A concentration of Austrian troops to meet the French offensive achieved battlefield superiority of nearly two to one. The loss of this battle virtually halted the French offensive in northwestern Italy.
Location
A village in Italy between Cuneo and Turin. (Italy)
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 15,000
- Casualties :
- 7,600 (50.67%)
Austrian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 29,000
- Casualties :
- 2,400 (8.28%)
